67% match
For White/Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control17%
Alignment12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Miner Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Miner Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Miner Hills Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 23%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Precision 16%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.7
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Miner Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Miner Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
minerhillsgolf@att.net
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
80 Miner Hills Dr, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
30
Type
Parkland
Architect
John S. Ott
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(115 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Miner Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady parade of par threes testing iron strikes from the tee box, mixed with quick par fours that reward smart drives into short pitches. Missed greens spark bogey threats that sharp short game must counter to post steady scores.
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 603377 yards3088 metersCR 58.1Bogey 75.7Slope 95
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 37.7 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 38.0 · Slope 95
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 150 | 138 | 290 | 220 | 155 | 195 | 240 | 115 | 130 | 1633 | 160 | 150 | 298 | 253 | 173 | 210 | 260 | 120 | 120 | 1744 | 3377 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 602524 yards2308 metersCR 56.0Bogey 77.3Slope 91
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.0 · BR 38.7 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 28.0 · BR 38.6 · Slope 90
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 130 | 130 | 240 | 155 | 100 | 150 | 157 | 100 | 100 | 1262 | 130 | 130 | 240 | 155 | 100 | 150 | 157 | 100 | 100 | 1262 | 2524 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603217 yards2942 metersCR 57.7Bogey 79.8Slope 94
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 40.1 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 28.8 · BR 39.7 · Slope 92
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 150 | 138 | 290 | 220 | 140 | 195 | 240 | 115 | 120 | 1608 | 150 | 138 | 290 | 220 | 140 | 196 | 240 | 115 | 120 | 1609 | 3217 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Miner Hills Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Scoring21%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started62% match
For White/Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Miner Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Miner Hills Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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76% match
For White/Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
Precision16%
42% match
For White/Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory23%
Mechanics23%
75% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Aim23%
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Get Started62% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision16%
Alignment15%
42% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For Red tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment16%
78% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
43% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Trajectory17%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
57% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Alignment11%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
78% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Aim13%
78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision21%
Scoring13%
50% match
For White/Blue tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
58% match
For White/Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
27% match
For White/Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision29%
Trajectory20%
76% match
For White/Blue tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For White/Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started70% match
For White/Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
71% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment14%
Aim14%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
72% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy25%
Aim20%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Miner Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Miner Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Miner Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Miner Hills Golf Course challenges consistency. The 95.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 58.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 30.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Miner Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2950 yards. The back tees extend to 3377.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Miner Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 58.1 and par 30, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 30 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Miner Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 3377.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Miner Hills Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Miner Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 95.0 and yardage reaching 3377.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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